Life Lately 8/7

8 July 2015

As a lifestyle blogger I definitely ramble on a lot, about a variety of things. But less about what's going on in my actual life. So I thought I'd throw a "Life Lately" post in there every now and then with some little updates. 

I'm lucky enough to get to work with one of my best friends, which is awesome. We work together in one of these huge chain hardware stores in Australia. The store that we work in just had its first birthday and to celebrate there was a big fancy dress party. The store has a lot of staff, and pretty much everyone participated in dressing up which was great!
How Sweet are our outfits! Couples costumes for the win! That's some pinnable costuming right there my friends. Both of our sweet outfits are brought to you by eBay. Though Tilly expertly made her own pokeballs and velcroed them to her belt, and also made an Ash Ketchum wig out of a black bob that she cut and gelled. She's a costume expert. We've been to Twilight covered in glitter and to Harry Potter as Hogwarts students.
Josh and I tidied up the entire house, and courtyard and amazingly enough for the first time since we have moved in together we decided to have friends over for a BBQ. We have been meaning to for ages but had not got around to it. We have a pretty barbecue and a lovely area, and the only negative was that it's really cold at the moment. 

It was good to finally have some friends over, a lot of people hadn't seen our house yet. We fired up the BBQ, laid out a bunch of snacks and set up a spotify playlist. Everyone was really good with bring snacks as well, we ended up with such a large variety of dips! It was an adventure.
We rolled up the rug just in case of any spillages and just general foot traffic. Many games of Worms & DC Injustice on PS4 were played. Along with a round of Cards Against Humanity. If you haven't played it before, definitely get on that. It's an experience. 
Recently I had spotted on my cousin's Facebook that she had this super cool bench that my grandparents had made her. I commented thinking man that is nifty and now here I am with my very own bench! I couldn't be happier! Look how nice it is! It even has a spot for a plant of my choice, and if you know me I went and found the plant with the biggest leaves that I could. Perfect!
Btw I'm still absolutely loving my new hair so so much. As well as my super cool denim jacket from Princess Polly. Yep I'm still wearing it daily. Making up for years of not owning one. I'm also completely on board with the roll neck sleeveless tops this Winter.

 I got this sweet grey one from Dotti. My notoriously bad dark circles + eyebags are still going strong. Except when I manage to get a miracle photo with magic lighting that somehow mostly hides them. 

I did buy a new under eye treatment by Natio, which I'm not too sure is working that well anyway. (do any eye treatments really work??) But I will be putting up a review on that shortly. 
In the mean time, here are some cool things i'm loving right now:


That's all for now! I might do a Life Lately type deal fortnightly from now on... that is if I actually get up to anything at all! ha 
Cya! xx



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46 comments

  1. Just found your blog and love your writing style, such a lovely read.

    Love your courtyard area, bet it is a lovely area to chill with friends! And I love that denim jacket!

    Hannah x

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  2. 1) your new haircut is beyond adorable
    2) WHAT THE HECK YOUR POKEMON COSTUMES ARE SO RAD seriously...10/10 there, my friend
    xoxo
    Hannah
    http://www.frecklesandolives.blogspot.com

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    1. Agree with Hannah here! ;-) Excited about your under eye treatment review, dear! My dark circles + eye bags are bigger than yours... Hahaha! Love that bench too, Tegan! Such an unique piece!
      Thanks a lot for following me on bloglovin and the nice comment on my blog! Following you on facebook now! :) Keep it touch! <3

      xxx Ira
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  3. I love these types of posts cause I'm nosy like that haha. LOVE your new do'!! :)
    ♥NY
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  4. Love these beautiful photos!
    xo, Jane
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  5. I love the new hair Tegan, it looks fab. Oh and those fancy dress costumes are amazing. x

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  6. That's a cute costume! I can't imagine how much fun it must be to work with your friend! My best friend and I are planning to be summer camp counselors together next year. Well, it's all very hypothetical, but I really hope we follow through on it! It'd be one hell of a summer! Looove your hair :) and omg please, my dark circles are so much darker haha; you don't need to worry about a thing :P asdfghjkl I don't know how I feel about A Series of Unfortunate Events! The books were my childhood, the film was a flop for me, so I'm kinda nervous about the TV show :s but it could be really really amazing soooo I'm excited to see what it'll be like! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's

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    1. I am hoping that the tv show is the revival of the series we all need! Daredevil on Netflix was amazing! The movie not so much. xx

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  7. Omg your Pokemon outfits are literally the best! Really love your new hair too!

    The Velvet Black | UK Style & Beauty Blog

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  8. I LOVE Cards Against Humanity, I played it for the first time the other day and I'm addicted, I wish I owned it..

    Emma | ohflowerchild.blogspot.com

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  9. sleek bbq you have! Imagine using that space in the summer :D

    Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥

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  10. Your courtyard is the thing dreams are made of. Simple, and gorgeous and just aesthetically pleasing! Oh my god you and your friends costumes are THE BEST.

    Can't go wrong with a denim jacket! It's been a few years since I've rocked it myself, but been wanting to buy one for a few months now...may actually have to start looking!

    Guuuuurl, my dark circles are terrible. I'm surprised people don't think I am a character from The Walking Dead! (I'm so with you on the lighting though, always try to take pictures in lighting that makes me actually look alive)

    Meg | A Little Twist Of…

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  11. Your courtyard is amazing, I love the area and the bench, it all just looks so chilled.

    Lucy x- Yellowicing

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  12. The costumes are really cute!

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  13. Haha that's an amazing costume. The courtyard is looking good as well! LOVE your hair, you are so rocking that fringe!

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  14. Can I please just say, YOU'VE GOT SUCH PRETTY EYES. And how adorable are those costumes?! I went as Hogwarts students to Harry Potter, too, and ahh, it was such fun. Dressing up is such a blast! :')

    Saw the little bench on IG and it looks so good! Loving your new hair and denim jacket, too!

    May • THE MAYDEN

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  15. I really love your new hairstyle. The bench is too classy.
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  16. Couple costumes for the win, indeed! So cute haha
    Your haircut is super stylish, I love it! You're so pretty I wanna cry :P xx, Veni

    Style with Veni | Fashion Blog

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  17. I looove your new hair, it's so pretty! I'm also way too excited for the new A Series of Unfortunate Events series, although I was so disappointed to hear that the trailer was just a fan made one (an amazingly well put together one at that!)

    Tessa at Bramble & Thorn

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    1. Tessa totally check out this article on why the trailer is real! They're just being sneaky af in traditional Lemony Snicket fashion. ;)

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  18. Your hair is so pretty! x
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  19. You're right, that bench is soooo cool! I want one (even though I don't have a patio.... I'll figure it out). Also Cards Against Humanity is the bessssst. It's also the best way to get to know new people.
    xx, Pia

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  20. Love your Pikachu costume :D And the bench is ace! I definitely want one.


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  21. haha, I love your pikachu costume! Me and my husband really need to kick ourselves in the butt and actually get our house put together. We've been there almost a year and still have a TON of decorating to do...yikes. I love your BBQ area- I would love to have something like that at our place! And girl, you don't need under eye treatment- you look great! :)

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  22. It looks like you've had a fab couple of weeks, hanging out with friends and playing Cards Against Humanity! (a game which I really, really want to play! hahaha) I love your courtyard, it looks amazing from what I could see! Perfect for when friends come over!

    Oh by the way...As amazing as that trailer is, it's fake...Shame, it was really good too....

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    1. Bash, totally check out this article on why the trailer is real! They're just being sneaky af in traditional Lemony Snicket fashion. ;)

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  23. adorable post, Cards against humanity is so much fun!!! I think it is a great game to play with a group and it could never go wrong. :)

    xoxo
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  24. Your pictures are just amazing!!




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  25. Your hair is stunning and your eyes are beautiful. I want to dress up as Pokemon now haha!

    Corinne x
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  26. your patio looks so cool and a bit tumblr(: i've always admired bangs like the ones you have, but i feel like i can't pull of bangs that sit above my eyebrows because my eyebrows are very far from fleek :3

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  27. omg! Pikachu and ash<3 love this post and the pictures re amazing

    kisses
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  28. I need two things from this post, the Pokemon costume and the bench ! Haha ! I'm glad you've been enjoying life, lately (: Btw, I recently nominated you with the "Versatil Blogger Award," check it out here (:

    <3,
    RGMENDOZA

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  29. Hahaha, Cards Against Humanity is definitely an experience. I love your decking where your bbq is, it is SO cute! Invite me over for your next bbq? pretty pretty please? ;P Great Post x

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  30. So sweet photos!!! Adore your hairstyle, it's so great and stylish!

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  31. omg love these photos so much! Please stop by for the latest!!

    Love, Olia

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  32. Both of your outfits are super cute :) I also LOVE your hair. It really suits you and looks gorgeous X

    THEFASHION-JUNKIE

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  33. This all looks and sounds so great, glad you've been having fun! Totally jealous of your gorgeous courtyard and that awesome bench...so cool! And I seriously love your hair!!
    xx Sarah
    sarah kate style

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  34. Love your jeans! ☺️

    Great Tips!

    Check my blog out?
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    xo,
    Jess

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  35. Your hair looks so lovely & I adore the Pikachu & Ash costumes! x

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  37. Just fallen across your blog and I'm already obsessed! You're awesome!

    Jess xo - A Little Bit of Something and Everything

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  38. I just your blog and I love it ^_^ I really love the Pokemon costumes, so cute!

    Laila from Townhouse Palette

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  39. Your deck looks so nice and you look beautiful with your new hair : )

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  40. Hey Tegan! I love the Pikachu and Ash costumes! And the denim jacket looks great (I'm addicted to mine too lol).

    - Lizz
    www.lizzvisions.com

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